About the Company

We envision a world where we continuously, sustainably, and affordably improve human life with synthetic biology. Our proprietary set of enzymes and our manufacturing approach enables the production of thousands of amino acids that were previously too difficult and expensive to make. These “noncanonical” amino acids that we make are already catalyzing the creation of revolutionary and innovative products that are good for people and the planet. 

Our technology outperforms traditional manufacturing approaches by 10–100x across the board. We already sell products to Big 10 Pharmaceutical companies, and our product family includes the key components of multi-billion dollar blockbuster drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro.

We are a diverse, passionate, interdisciplinary team that finds joy in building something new that leaves the world better than we found it. We strive to always learn and improve and have a deep desire to capitalize on our creativity and be exceptional at what we do.

About the role

We are seeing a summer intern in our Process Chemistry and Manufacturing Team. This is a hands-on position with primary responsibilities around bench-to-pilot experimentation and data generation to enable production of noncanonical amino acids for next generation therapeutics. You will be responsible for understanding the chemistry and applying chemical engineering principles to improve and execute processes for a variety of chemical products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of producing novel, innovative products unlocked by chemistry and biocatalysis. You will also get to experience working in a collaborative team environment!

What You’ll Do

Assist the team in developing scalable biocatalysis, chemistry, separation, and purification processes at bench to manufacturing scale for ncAA production Perform unit operations relevant to chemistry and production Characterize and analyze samples to track impurities, yields, and purity Perform mass balances and yield calculations Collect, analyze, interpret and report on data Follow documentation and SOPs  Have a high regard for safety, people and ethical behavior

Schedule and compensation:

This 10-week internship will begin in late May/early June and end in late July/mid August. Work weeks will be 40 hours (Monday-Friday, approximately 9:00-5:00). Compensation is $18/hour. Work is on-site in Berkeley, CA.

Eligibility:

Registered as a current undergraduate student with at least two years of coursework. Overall GPA of at least 3.0. Undergraduate coursework in biology, chemistry, and classroom lab experience. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Committed to full-time summer employment.

Materials needed to apply:

Resume with a description of your most recent and relevant experiences (professional, scholastic, and/or volunteer). Unofficial transcript. One-page cover letter answering the following questions: Why are you interested in applying to the Aralez Bio Internship Program? What is your biology, chemistry, and research experience? What are your short-term and/or long-term research and career goals?

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aralez Bio is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, sex, and any other group protected under federal, state, or local laws. 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please reach out if an accommodation is needed. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.